PinnedDr Bibek BhattaCentral Bank Digital CurrencyAuthor’s note: This is a commentary on Central Bank Digital Currency in the context of the UK. For a more general observation, see this…Jul 9, 2023Jul 9, 2023
PinnedDr Bibek BhattaNigel Farage and Financial Inclusion (exclusion)In an extraordinary and unexpected turn of events today (29/June/2023), Nigel Farage — the controversial and firebrand Brexit leader —…Jun 29, 2023Jun 29, 2023
PinnedDr Bibek BhattaIs BBC racist?Yesterday (on 9/April/2023), discussions flared up on Twitter as to whether BBC was a “government-funded” operator after Twitter branded…Apr 10, 2023Apr 10, 2023
PinnedDr Bibek BhattaThe disappointing diversity: devastation, death and the way forwardSUMMARYMar 23, 2023Mar 23, 2023
PinnedDr Bibek BhattaWhy should UK provide military support to Ukraine? [Hint: it shouldn’t.]As UK military assistance to Ukraine shows no sign of slowing down, the British political and military leadership are frantically…Jun 22, 20222Jun 22, 20222
Dr Bibek BhattaBallots or bullets? Freedom of speechAuthor’s Note: This is the author’s perspective on the issue of freedom of speech/expression/belief (free speech) from a democratic…May 13, 2023May 13, 2023
Dr Bibek BhattaDeath toll: Russia vs UkraineA strange ‘war document’ was “leaked” in social media including Telegram in the past 24 hours (7 Apr 2023) related to ‘war plans’ of…Apr 7, 20237Apr 7, 20237
Dr Bibek BhattaUkraine Russia and NatoAuthor’ note: This is a song written by myself in April of 2022, about two months after the current conflict between Ukraine and Russia…Mar 30, 20232Mar 30, 20232